Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XF41 ✽ Projection lens is optional.
TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION 6 7 COMPUTER MODE SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 7 8 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD LENS INSTALLATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT MOVING PROJECTOR 8 9 9 9 10 10 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTM
FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; ● Computers IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. ● 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.
PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT OF CABINET SPEAKERS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER POWER CORD CONNECTOR PROJECTION LENS MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH LENS COVER CAUTION Do not turn on a projector with lens cover attached. High temperature from light beam may damage lens cover and result in fire hazard. CARRYING HANDLE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUST HANDLE BACK OF CABINET EXHAUST VENT INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from exhaust vent is hot.
PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects correct input voltage. It is designed to work with singlephase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of type of power supply being in use.
PREPARATION LENS INSTALLATION Before setting up a projector, install Projection Lens on a Projector. 1. Before installation, check where a projector is used and prepare suitable lens. For specifications of Projection Lens, refer to manual separately attached or contact sales dealer where you purchased a projector. 2. For installation, refer to installation manual supplied to a Projector. When moving or setting up a projector, be sure to replace a Lens Cover to protect a surface.
PREPARATION PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted with handles on both sides of a projector. Projection angle can be adjusted to 5.7 degrees upper way.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector applies various input/output terminals and 4 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from computers and video equipment. 4-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just by changing Terminal Boards. For Terminal Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased a projector.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS INPUT 1 INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4 DVI INPUT TERMINAL 5 BNC INPUT JACKS Connect component video output (Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks or connect computer output [5 BNC Type (Red, Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from computer to R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks. (Refer to P14, 15) SERIAL PORT IN AUDIO INPUT JACKS Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type) to this terminal. (Refer to P14.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR USB PORT (Series B) RESET BUTTON R/C JACK When using Wired / Wireless Remote Control Unit as Wired Remote Control, Connect Wired Remote Control Unit to this jack with Remote Control Cable (supplied). (Refer to page 19.) This projector uses a micro processor to control unit. Occasionally, micro processor may malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done by pressing RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart unit. Do not use RESET function excessively.
AUDIO L R DVI CONTROL PORT (MONO) AUDIO R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V R CONTROL PORT INPUT 2 SERIAL PORT OUT INPUT 1 SERIAL PORT IN L (MONO) USB VIDEO/Y C S-VIDEO AUDIO R L INPUT 3 R/C JACK (MONO) AUDIO OUT ANALOG RGB L RESET AUDIO R CONTROL PORT L (MONO) (MONO) INPUT 4 R
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT AUDIO L R DVI CONTROL PORT (MONO) R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V R CONTROL PORT INPUT 2 SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO INPUT 1 SERIAL PORT IN L (MONO) USB VIDEO/Y C S-VIDEO AUDIO R L INPUT 3 R/C JACK (MONO) AUDIO OUT ANALOG RGB L RESET R CONTROL PORT L (MONO) INPUT 4 R AUDIO (MONO) 15
BEFORE OPERATION SIDE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS REAR INDICATORS SIDE CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS SIDE CONTROLS ZOOM BUTTONS FOCUS BUTTONS VOLUME BUTTONS POWER ON–OFF BUTTON Used to adjust zoom. (P23) Used to adjust focus. (P23) Used to adjust volume. (P25) Used to turn a projector on or off. (P22) ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME ON-OFF MENU BUTTONS LENS SHIFT BUTTONS Used to open or close MENU operation. (P20, 21) SELECT BUTTON Used to execute item selected.
BEFORE OPERATION INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS LAMP READY LAMP REPLACE WARNING TEMP. LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR This LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow when any of Projection Lamps is nearing its end, and flashes when any of them becomes out. Check which lamp needs to be replaced on Lamp Status Display. (P45-47) This indicator flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high.
BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL Left Side ON-OFF ON ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME LOCK F ALL OF MUTE D.ZOOM INPUT 1/2 MENU INPUT 3/4 ALL-OFF SWITCH LASER LENS SHIFT When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ON.” And turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not used. KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE AUTO PC ADJ. IMAGE P-TIMER This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window. When LASER button is pressed, laser light goes on.
BEFORE OPERATION Operating Range ON-OFF ZOOM BUTTON Used to adjust zoom. (P23) ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME LOCK VOLUME BUTTON Used to adjust volume. (P25) Point Remote Control Unit toward projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front and rear of a projector. MUTE D.ZOOM INPUT 1/2 FOCUS BUTTON Used to adjust focus. (P23) D.ZOOM BUTTON MENU INPUT 3/4 Used to select DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode and resize image.
BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. 2 MOVING POINTER Move pointer (✽ see below) or adjust value of item by pressing POINT button(s) on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. ✽ Pointer is a icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select item. See figures on section "FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION" below.
BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. IMAGE SELECT MENU SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to adjust size of image. [Normal / True / Wide / Digital zoom +/–] (Refer to P34) Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P40-42) GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU Shows selected item of ONSCREEN MENU. Used to select computer system. (Refer to P27, 28) Used to select image level among Standard, Real and Image 1 ~ 4.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR 1 Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING TO PROJECTOR" on Pages 12~15 for connecting that equipment.) LAMP STATUS INPUT 1 2 3 Connect a projector's AC Power Cord into a wall outlet and turn MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH to ON. LAMP indicator lights RED, and READY indicator lights GREEN. Press POWER ON-OFF button on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit to ON.
BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM ▲/▼ button on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. Message “Zoom” is displayed. 2 Press ZOOM ▲ button to make image larger, and press ZOOM ▼ button to make image smaller. Zoom Message disappears after 4 seconds. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press FOCUS ▲/▼ button on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. Message “Focus” is displayed. 2 Adjust focus of image by pressing FOCUS ▲/▼ button(s) . Focus Message disappears after 4 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again or press any other button except POINT / SELECT / RIGHT CLICK / LASER button. NO SHOW FUNCTION Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out a image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button except POINT / SELECT / RIGHT CLICK / LASER button. No show Message disappears after 4 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT Indicates roughly level of volume. DIRECT OPERATION Volume Press VOLUME (+/–) button(s) on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit to adjust volume. Volume dialog box appears on screen for a few seconds. (+) button to increase volume, and (–) button for decreasing. Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound. To restore sound to its previous level, press MUTE button again or press Volume (+/–) button(s). Press MUTE button to set Mute function On or Off.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1/2 and INPUT 3/4 buttons on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. INPUT 1/2 button INPUT 3/4 button INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 MENU OPERATION 1 2 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Input and press SELECT button. Another dialog box INPUT SELECT Menu will appear. INPUT Menu icon Press POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.
COMPUTER INPUT AUTOMATIC MULTI-SCAN SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or UXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION” on page 28). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting. (Some computers need setting manually.) Note : Projector may display one of following messages.
COMPUTER INPUT COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 VGA 5 VGA 6 640 x 480 720 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 31.47 31.47 31.47 37.86 37.86 37.50 59.88 70.09 70.09 74.38 72.81 75.
COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Auto PC Adj. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj. icon and then press SELECT button twice.
COMPUTER INPUT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from standard ones and may not be tuned by Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, projector cannot reproduce a proper image and image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select resolution at Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT button. Display area V Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT button.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P33).
COMPUTER INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. Level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Contrast Press POINT LEFT button to decrease contrast, and POINT RIGHT button to increase contrast. (From 0 to 63.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display desirable image size. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button and move a red frame pointer to function that you want to select and then press SELECT button. SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Move a red frame to function and press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE WHEN SELECT INPUT 2 (5 BNC SLOT ) When connect component video output (Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks. 1 2 INPUT MENU Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Input 2 and then press SELECT button. Source Select Menu will appear.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to system that you want to select and then press SELECT button. VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK Auto Projector automatically detects incoming Video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually first.
VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P39).
VIDEO INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. Level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move a red frame pointer to item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT 3 Store To store adjustment data, move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button. Image Level Menu will appear. Move a red frame pointer to Image Level 1 to 4 and then press SELECT button. Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to image icon to be set and then press SELECT button. Other icons operates as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to previous figure. Quit Store icon Closes IMAGE MENU.
SETTING SETTING MENU Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red-frame pointer tosappear7854STress Keystone When image is distorted vertically, select Keystone. ON-SCREEN MENU disappears and Keystone dialog box is displayed. Correct keystone distortion by pressing POINT UP/DOWN button(s). Refer to KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT on page 23. Ceiling function Ceiling When this function is “On,” picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed.
SETTING Power management This function turns Projection Lamp off when this projector detects signal interruption and is not used for a certain period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain Lamp-life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.) Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when input signal is interrupted and any button is not pressed over 5 minutes. This function operates as follows; 1.
SETTING USB This Projector is equipped with USB port for interactive operation between a projector and computer. Set mode following steps below. USB Press SELECT button at this icon to display previous items. Wireless Mouse mode Select " this projector. " when controlling a computer with Remote Control of Projector mode Select " " when controlling a projector with computer. Move a pointer to item and then press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s).
APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. POINT buttons and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen. When ONSCREEN MENU or any message / dialog box is displayed on screen instead of PC mouse pointer, this Wireless Mouse function cannot be used.
APPENDIX AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on surface of Projection Lens and Projection Mirror. Should Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce Cooling Fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect life of a projector. Clean Air Filter following steps below: 1 Turn power off, and disconnect AC power cord from AC outlet. 2 Pull out air filter from a projector.
APPENDIX LAMP MANAGEMENT This Projector is equipped with 4 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled by Lamp Management Function. Lamp Management Function detects status of all lamps and shows status on screen or on LAMP REPLACE indicator. This function also automatically controls Lamp Mode when any of lamps is out for end of life or malfunctions.
APPENDIX Follow these steps to replace lamp assembly. 1 Check number of lamp to be replaced on Lamp Status Display. 2 Turn off a projector and disconnect AC Power Cord. Allow a projector to cool down for at least 45 minutes. 3 Remove two screws on Lamp Cover and press button to open Lamp Cover. (See right figure.) 4 Loosen two screws and pull out Lamp Assembly to be replaced by grasping handle. 5 Replace Lamp Assembly with a new one and tighten two screws.
APPENDIX ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a Projection Lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your projector ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : : PLC-XF41 POA-LMP42 (Service Parts No. 610 292 4831) LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check matters below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected a projector to your computer or video equipment as described in section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 12 ~ 15. 2. Check cable connection. Verify that all computer, video and power cord are properly connected. 3. Verify that all power is switched on. 4. If a projector still does not produce an image, re-start your computer. 5.
APPENDIX Problem: Try these Solution Remote Control Unit does not work. ● ● ● ● Wireless Mouse function does not work. ● Check cable connection between a projector and your computer. ● Check mouse setting on your computer. ● Turn a projector on before turning on a computer. Check batteries. Check ALL-OFF switch on Remote Control Unit is set to “ON.”. Make sure nothing is between Infrared Remote Receiver and Remote Control Unit.
APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Motorized Lens Shift Scanning Frequency Horizontal Resolution Projection Lamp Input 1 Jacks Multi-media Projector 22.9" x 10" x 30.9" (581 mm x 252 mm x 783 mm) 81.7 lbs (37 kg) 1.8" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels 1024 x 768 dots 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3 panels) PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.
APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS DVI-I TERMINAL (DIGITAL/ANALOG) This terminal accepts only Digital (TMDS) or Analog (RGB) output signal. Connect display output terminal of computer to this terminal with DVI cable (supplied). C1 C2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T.M.D.S. Data2– C3 C4 C5 No Connect HDB 15-PIN TERMINAL (ANALOG) Connect display output terminal of computer to this terminal with VGA Cable (supplied).
APPENDIX SERIAL PORT IN/OUT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect serial port output terminal of computer to this terminal with Serial Cable (not supplied). 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ----RxD TxD ----Ground ----------------- USB PORT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect USB port output terminal of computer or peripheral equipment to this terminal with USB port Cable (not supplied).
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Printed in Japan Part No. 610 305 1314 (1AA6P1P3843-- MC7A) SANYO Electric Co.
